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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.51, 3,592.62 and 2,107.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.51, 3,592.62 and 2,107.17 is: 2,906.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.51 : 3,592.62 = 2,107.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.51/3,592.62 = 2,107.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.51x = 3,592.62 × 2,107.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.51x = 7,570,261.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,570,261.09/2,604.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,906.60

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